Literacy — can you count its many blessings?

Please think for a moment about how literacy has shaped and transformed your own life.

Imagine the life of someone who struggles with reading and writing, making learning a slow and painful process.

What would your life have been like without the ability to read fluently? What if you had to get by on a limited vocabulary of a few thousand words only?

How would your life have evolved without being able to write with ease and confidence?

What would your opportunities in life have looked like, if you lived in an underserved community, your parents did not speak English well, and you had no one to practice with you?

"My father told me once that words and letters hold the secrets of the universe."

Eliza, in the movie Bee Season

Why we need your help

Our award-winning project has grown from parents' initiative, nourished by enthusiasm, inspiration, volunteer and sponsorship support. Our mission is to help learners from all walks of life to master the vocabulary skills critical for success. eSpindle Learning assists students in improving their English language skills. Click here for testimonials by our members. We have come a long way since our start in February of 2004. To take our project further, we need your help. Please support us in creating the future of eSpindle Learning.

We envision a day when all students will have the vocabulary they need for complex thought and confident communication.

Projects on our wish list

To date, we have assisted over 1,100 students with free scholarships. Please click here to review supported projects. Many more are asking us for free tutoring support. We can support everyone requesting it — with your help

We have been asked for an interactive resource that would explain spelling rules in addition to the hands-on tutoring we provide. We would love to create it—if you can support us

We are planning to expand our program, beyond its current focus on word acquisition

— but we need substantial funding

How you can help

*** Click the blue buttons to make a tax-deductible donation to eSpindle Learning.

*** Membership dues are our most important revenue. Please help us to spread the word!

*** Please consider volunteering. We are continuously expanding the resources available to our members, and rely on the help of our volunteers. If you are passionate about the English language and would like to volunteer, please click here.